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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11
Jury List for November.

List OF Jurors drawn to serve in special term
.frourt commencing the second Monday OF
Nov. 1851, being the 18th day, Drawn Aug. I'd
1887.
Allison, John y. Center tp farmer.
Brown ii j, Clay tp. carpenter.
Barnes J. Falrvicw tp laborer.
Barr Joseph, Jefferson Up, farmer.
tortmass Wm, Butler boro ist precinct, gar
srand5n " ., Golaoc' tn, farmer.
Burtner Wm, Penn tp far.loTa
Crifchlow r j, Prospect, merchant.
Croft A l.. Lancaster tp farmer.
Conway Clinton, Washington tip. farmer,
Carson w ii. Ruralo tp. farmer.
Dickey j w. SlipperyrOck tp, farmer.
Daubepspeck Christ, Washington Up. farmer,
Elliott rhos W. Buffalo ip, farmer,
Fleeger w i. Concord Up, farmer.
Flinner Charles, Connoq >. farmer.
Gordon James, Brady tp farmer.
Graham WIN, Cranberry Up. farmer.
Graham } G.. Genre tip. farmer.
Gibbs samuel. KarnS city, laDOrcr.
Glenn n G, Washington tp farmer.
fyossman AW. slippcryrock tp. farmer
CicnA John 4, Worth Up, farmer.
Gilmore UaLb. Marion tp. farmer.
t,rint II &, Allegheny ~, iagTaer.
nniinnd i Wnl, ST WaShlhgtonrp. falleg.
Harmon prank. FajrylaW N, tarper, "
Isruap samuel. Jackson w tp, miller.
irwin John, Cherry n, larlner.
Jameson w E. Allegheny Up, farmer.
Moore w z, worth Up. farmer.
N0lon Alex. aidd,eseS tp, farmer.
Li.uer George. Clay tp farmer.
Mctibg:l. jsaFd, Connoq' tip, farmer.
Mclaughlin } p. la5tt,ew w. farmer'
Porter Herr. Cherry $. fGfnlef.
fearce Horace. Cutler tp, tar;les.
Patterson A }, Allegheny tp, farmer.
Reed Ii Il, Slipperyrock Up, farmer.
Rivers John. Sr Winfield tp farmer.
Rosenberg WIN ID, Venango tp. farmer.
Shaffer Henry, jackson Up, farmer
ss.Sqner george, Butler boro lst precinct con
tractor.
Smith G w All egheDytp !lrpsr.
Smith NJ III, Falrview Up, producer.
Smith Thos Parker tp farmer,
shelver q w. Butler boro lst precinct, printer,
Thompson D A, Parker Up, farmer.
THOMPSON nobrrt, Clsarfleld Up, farmer,
Walters W y. CLIFTON IN, fafmev.
Witzel Nlcko.aS Brady tp, blacks.n.ta.
Wasson W II, Marion Up, farmer,
West David, Frankljn tp, farmer,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11

-Contentment is pearl Of great
price, and whosoever procures it at
the expense of ten thousand desires
makes wise aud happy purchase.
A fashionable lady, in boasting
of her new "palatial residence" said
that the windows were all of stained
glass. That's to bad !" cried her
mother; "but won't soap and turpen-
tine take the stains out?"
An Iowa girl who was voted the
handsomest lady in the county faint
ed away three times in succession
when the joyful news was brought to
her. A different man caught her each
time.
This country consumed eighty
one and one half tons Of quinine dur.
ing the last year. And yet even that
great dose was not able to keep the
country from shaking.
There are now cables on almost
every sea and ocean bed, the total
length of wire laid being nearly 49,
900 nautical miles. There are nine
cables connecting Europe with Amer.
lea, The first that was laid dating
from 1883.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11
Thought He Was Too Personal.

A housemaid, after being a short
time in her place, gave warning.
Her mistress asked her what she had
to find fault With; was the work too
hard, or what2 No, she had nothing
to complain of on that score, but she
could not stand being prayed at by
the master at morning prayers.
Mistress Ooquiture) -- What on
earth do you mean, Nary Your
uaster does not pray at any one.
"Oh. yes, he does, marm; be prays
at me every day, and l wont stand it
any longer"
"Wh does he say, then?"
"Why, he says, % Lord, who
hatest nothing but the housemaid.'"
Mistress, after little reflection
and further inquiry, ascertGins that
Mary has thus Interpreted "Oh Lord,
who hatest nothing that Thou hast
made"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11
oh! We who teacb the inpenior

Oh! ye who teach the ingenious
youth OF our great nation, let him
learn the noble art of sef-defense, as
Salvation Oil is The specific for hurts.
Little Annie yesterday told us. in
her way what good medicine DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup is; it bad cured
her of q very severe cold.
Before you mention the fact
that u pig has no use for bis tail,
just remember that you wear two
buttous on tue lower back Of your
coat that don't button anything. It's
oil done fjr style.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11
No Chance for Prohibition.

Omaha Prohibitionist My friend,
| hope we will have your help in our
prohibition campaign.
Way back Native - No, stree.
There amt no antidote for rattlesnake
bites except whiskey, an amt goin'
to vote whiskey out of reach in case
of emergency | tell you"
"But, sir, there are no rattlesnakes
in your section"
mo. but we're goin' to import
some right off"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11

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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11
EXPOSITION! /!
4, GREAT SHOWS IN ONE. 4.

We announce to the people far and wide that
we will exhibit our colossal aggregation OF
startling wonders, to secure which all parts OF
the earth-Europe. Asia, and portions OF the u
9. have been searched. and such an aggregation
as has never been seen since the day Noah enter
ed the Ark. The mighty Eiephant.the great Rhi-
noceros. the IIippopottomas.t the Chimpanzie.th the
Ou-rang-outan or run out-and- -stick-out-yo
tongue-out, the greatest living wonders OF the
Age viii excite no wonder wnen compared with
the multitude OF monster attractlons on exhibit
tfOn at our great moral Circus and Menagerie.
The roars and howls OF the would-be competi
tor who Apes the methods, but cries down the
attractions OF our own and ouly Greatest Show
on earth Will be drowned in the joyful ACCLAIM
ations OF q delighted populace. Remember this
great show possesses no Objectionable features
and Is the delight OF the cultured and refined
Ne show under one canopy four great shows
tsae Largest Stock-Greatest variety-Best
Goods and styles-Lowest Prices. We have se-
cured magnificent Brass Band which Will be
a prominent feature OF our great show rings
with seperate and continuous performance
being enacted IN each ring.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-11-11

Red jackets are the latest fash
iOnabIe ciaze,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

The Postmaster.G General, in his recon-
mendations to Congress. urg 9 the "exter -.
sion and perfection Of the free delivery
system until all communities enjoy it,
privileges that are SO situated as to make
it their due" Is there no citisen of Butt.
with enough business energy in his compo-
sition to come forward and make a propo
sltion to the Council that has been wre-t
ling with the question for months, and IL
still unable to suggest a plan If house nun.
herring? The people want free delivery.
and the P~ostoffice authorities are willing
they should have it, hut it can't he en-
dyed until the houses are numbered
There was some talk about the sidewalk
having to be laid, but that is not impera
tive. The numbering ii the houses il. Ar
outsider ca me in u few weeks ago with H
feasible plan. and found no difficulty il
s%windling \ good many citis.n s out Of casl'
in advance for signs he never supplied
Can't one of our own eitiEens settle the
matter once and forever by an honest
proposition that the Council may indorse,
and help them out Of their %quandar,?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
4 DOnnybrOuk Fair.

st Walkervil'a after the fire yesterday
.nornir. there was Tree whiskey carried
s.scrA in pitchers ard served up in COB
letr, TO revive the tagging energies OF the
crowd wEo aided in distinguishing the
fame. The n hiskey proved to be satnr-
atcJ with fight, and after it had taken
Effect there was a regular old Denny brook
fair. which continued in fulI play until
. O'Clock a. III. All the old sores OF the
past twelve months, and some Older ones
were rak=d up and settled. and for a time
it seemed us IL the Denny brook rule,
Wherever o wee - head. hit it," was
81 served to the letter. Every body wanted
I" eight. and almost everybody did fight.
When hcstilities were suspended. no less
than twenty-five men were counted whose
yes were in mournins. II is SURPRISED the
r.us. OF the wh;skey consumed was OF That
vel! kn"sn eSbilarating brasd. Wood.
aaslers Delight"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
&
Bar silver in New York Yesterday. 95X

DH sliSeV III NEW 1OFk yesterday JOH.
II. 2. o. s. 4. are making great p..pa.
rations fog their bali on the 25rd inst.
ltic s..sr"!iy supposed shat there will be
aroIner ire il. tho rea- future, as they 81.
ways come in threts.
savera. lair but i1ail danisaIs were up in
Police tOurt last night charged with rails
Ing q disturbance. They denied it, and az
there was no proof that they did, they
were discharged.
TIE p. o. s. A. held a ep-cial meeting
Wednesday night aid made ten limitations
il the White Degree. The members OF this
prosperous order claim that ,h-ir initiative
ceremony is the erandest III any suci-ty.
About ! o'clock this morning the police
arrested h man who alled himself Murrn,
"hi!e committing a nuisance. It WAS not
30 much for shat as for allowing himself t."
be lhreshe ny a One.aTmed man that he
was arrested.
day uorning. it is said there were enough
men there 10 c, Try off the hn.sting works.
There are stilI many idle men in the city.
their numbers being augmented by arrivals
from other camps.
A private letter from Great Falls, dated
November 20, says for the last two weeks
the weather has been cold and stormy, the
mercury dropping to minus 81, and the
Missouri IL frozen over SO hat tea MS cross
81 the ice in safety. It ia a d~.fferert
climate from that enjoyed by the citizens
Of Butte.
When the door Of the Arion swings on its
hinges, it c,uits a screech like a policeman's
whistle. The police officers nave frequently
run Themselves ont Of breath in answer to
it, but though they have repeatedly offered
to pay for oil to put on the hinges, the pro-
rietor eeem7 to like the noise, and the
alarm is still our ded at al hours.
Yesterday afternoon Frank Dnrand fore
closed IL bond for $322 given him nv +. w.
Fleming. who ia engaged in the grocery busi.
ness in South Bate. Under. Sheriff Il ".
noids I'D Joe Boyer were placed 10 charge
oi the store aud remained there during the
afternoon. but wer, relieved in the evening,
Mr.. Fleming having secured bonds.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
The Ya!keryiile Fire.

The FIRE at Waikervl!.e DESTROYED not
only the Sullivan boarding house, but
another small bull :ing belonging to Mr..
Sullivan. aud one owned by Milton Rogers
4 Son. groc"rs Of Omaha, as well as the
H;bernian Hall and y Chinese wash house,
that WAS partially burned and the rest
torn down. D.nnis Driscoll's store was
saved by TIE exertions OF the Alice fire
company aud others who were present.
Superintendent Hall IA wing had q line 81
hose run down from the Alice mill. The
origin Of tine fire, which started in the rear
OF the Sullivan house, is unknown. The
Joss on the Sullivan house was about
5000. insured for 81 900; and the Hi
berrian Hall. which cost about 81 600,
was insured for $1,000, both in George F.
Marsh's agency. Had it not been for the
Alice fire company ard the citizens there
would nave be a general conflagratloD.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
dwelling Garfeld's Statue,

CINCINNATI. December Tho Garfield
bronze statue by Niehaus was unveiled
this afternoon before an immense con.
course of people. A daughter OF May or
Smith pulled the cord that loosei the veil
and revealed the statue. This performance
was greeted with tremendous cheers. The
statue is of heroic .ize. and stands upon a
tall granite hase midway of The intersec.
ton OF Eighth and Rsce streets. The pre-.
u "inary ceremonies began at l O'Clock and
consisted 81 a spesrh at Nusic Hall bv
Hon. Ezra Tnylo:. representative in Con.
aress from Garield's district. and a process.
sion from the Music Hall to the statue, in
which several societies and tho militia took
part.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Filed for Record.

The following documents were filed in the
Recorders Office yesterday:
Bargain and sale ~deed-John A. Koppes
to Herman Koppes, one-hslf interest in
lot O., block z. Fausett's addition to Butte;
$50.
Affidavits OF anuusl labor on Birds
Ego View lode claim. for Thomas E. Par
sois. by Jonn Allen.
On u. C. lode claim for T. Coleman and
j. X. Clark. by Thos. Powers ct al.
On Sioux Chief lode claim, for p. A.
Largey, by w. w. Casey.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
The voters OF the land will unanimously

The voters OF the land will unanimously
second a resolution passed by the Frohibi-
ton National Committee begging the press
and orators Of both parties to avoid it,
this campaign the personal utilization
and abuse Of candidates that diegraced
the last. But II the recent campaign in
New York may be taken IS a criterion, il
il very much to be feared that the sluict e
OF bilIingsgate will he opened and fou!
ISLANDERS and diszraceiul innuendoes scat.
tered broadcast with as much violence as
ever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Second judicial
District of the Territory OF Montana, in sud for
the County Of silver Bow.
E J. Reynolds, Plaintiff. ". Vim. II. Reynolds.
Defendant.
The People Of the Territory Of Montana send
Greeting to Wiiism H: Reynolds, d fendant.
You are hereby required tn appear in an . ction
brought again t you by the alb we named Plain
Id In the j. tstrtct CJur oftre second Judicial
District of tire Territory Of Montana, in and for
he County of Silver Bow. ard to answer the
complaint filed therein, within ten days (ey. lu
sivc Ut the day OF te.vic } afer the service on
you Of this summons. If served wi hin this
Gunty: o.. ifserved out Of this & unity, but III
his district. within twenty days: otbe, wi e
within forty days; o judg" ent Dy default will
be taken agains You. according to the prayer
ST said co plant.
Thu said act.o1 IL brought to ob'a!n a decree
II the Court dissolving the bond. OF II a!rimony
heretofore and now existing between RI. Until
and Defendant.
., this action is based upon the alleged de e.
f"r ard non q, :pns.ct all Of which will more
fully appear ty rec RI ~ to the Plaintiffs com.
llaint on file ther.in.
And You are h. reby nj { fed t1at, if OF fail to
PIE T and answer sail g mpl | t as above r =
qui ed I'll 8 id ri / tiff viii t Ike a Judgment
by def q and al ply to thu 20 ri for the 'el:ef
i mai:oe'i | II Iutif's 'uinpl..int.
Given under my hand sn! ii, Seal Of the
~ district Court Of the SeVOnd District o
the territory Of Montana IN nnd fo'
SEAL the Conn y Of y liver Bow. this ALL day
~ thousand Fig t hunl'et ami 4 hty
ny Z. v. HtNDERsOS, Depaty Il1k.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
A Mean Trick

. Ga Wednesday night some miscreant
poisoned Marshal jolIy's valuable bull dog.
which was chained up in his yard. Marshal
Jolly considered his dog the best Of his
breed in Montana. and has frequently re-
fused offers OF 500 for him. lie recently
came near arranging y match between his
dog and one in P-ndl.ton. Oregon, for
$1,000 a side. Ii he gets track Of the
poisoner, it will be hard lines for the lat.
ter.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

TEE November report 81 the Department
OF Agriculture has a table showing thu
average yield and condition OF crops il tn.
country up to the first of the month in
which Montana shows the highest average
yield per acre OF potatoes with the highest
avera xe quality.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
S1auqhterine Live Stuck.

On Tuesday night the Utah & Northern
trains played havoc with the live stock
down the line. Three horses belonging to
and a two-year-oll colt. worth S .OlO, be-
longing to W. A.. Clark. At Divi e four
head ri cattle helongi' gto By rs, and a bull!
and three heifers belonging Frye met the
Nh me fate. Whether any more suits will
spring out Of these cas's has not vet been
announced and there is some uncertainty
as to whether the stock owners are to lie
sued for nbstructiny the trains. or the rail-
road for killing the stock, or both.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
NOTICE FOR FINAL PROOF.
LAND OFFICE At
EAlona Mont Nnv, 10 1907

Notice is hereby 6 ven that the following.
named settler has filed DOtice of his int. ntion IL
maze final proof In support Of his claim and
that satd proof will be made before the X gis e.
and Receiver at Helena. Montana. on January 4,
1888, viz: John II. NJ Queenev who made Pre-.
emption D.. No 1923 t"r the W * SEX N.tL
S-W Il AM sen NV sec. 9, 2 n. r W. -
He names the following witnesses tc prove his
residence upon. and cultivation o.
eald land, viz: Fredef OK l.. st. Onge, Dennis
Persons, Gustave A. Kornberg. Richard b. Nc
Cabe. all of Butte. Mont.
g. W. LANGHORNE. Register.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Slept for the Rest of Ills Life.

Yonkers Statesman: Mrs. Crimsonbeak-
I'm SO tired that l should like I" retire
and just sleep for the rest OF my liis."
Mr.. CrimsOnbeak-'WeIl. that,s inst
what you will do. for sleep is just that
that thing"
"Just what thing?"
1.-THE rest OF your life."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate cf E. Z. Thibault, recea.ed. No'ice is
hereby given by the undersigned. administra'o,
I + the estate Of Z. E. ToibAult, deceas4 d., to IN.
creditors of and all per Gus havi z claims
against the said deceased, to txh bit them, witt.
all the neces AIRY ' .uchers, wi hin TOM months
after the first publ alton of this nntice, to III.
said administrator at the Probate Court Room,
In the Court House, IL the county of Silver Bow.
Dated October 8lst, 1887.
GEO. PAsCOE, Administrator of the estate OF
Z. e. Thibault, decea. ed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

TIE Prohibition party have a national
committee composed of two citis ns Of
zach State in the Union except New Jerse!
which has three. in difference. no doubt. to
the powerful influence of Jersey lightnini
against which they will have to contend
fhoro-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
a w0olly Conference,

New YoRK. December 1.-The American
Wool Reporter eays preparations for a
JOINT conference at Washington next Mon.
Gay between representatives Of the wooden
manufacturers, wool growers audwool
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
Probate Court.

The following business was transacted in
Probate Court yesterday:
John A. Gallagher procured q license to
marry Miss NJ. McClaly.
In the e'tate Of Peter Mcmahon, an order
was made for publication Of notice to crpd,.
tors. and also for appointment Of ap.
praisors.
In the estate OF James tadiean. the bond
oil administrative was filed, and letters OF
ad ministratiOn issued.
In the estate OF H. C. Norris, a decree
legal notice to creditors was made.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

NONE of the Congressman 80 far inter.
viewed seem to favor II proposition to re.
duce taxation by takingth tax of wbiskey
That is q move neither OF the partirs
would have the hardihood to make Will,
the Prohibition vote hangs trembling il
the balance Of the next general election.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03

tim Of Bald Kaobbsr practices. He stated
that near II o'clock last light three men
awakened himself and family by knocking
1T tho door and calling TO him. He an.
swered their call by opening the door.
They said they desired his services to row
them over the river. The night was dark
and stormy. and he tried to prevail upon
them to delay the crossing until morning.
but they
WOULD NOT LISTEN.
30 he consented for q certain sum. Whom
a short distance from the house four more
men Joined them, which caused bin to sus.
pect hat something was wron!, and he
started back to the tousc. They threw q
rope around bis neck and dragged him on
over q bank. His wife's ears caught the
sound of his {. les for help, ard she started
to them. when she was met by one OF the
party AMI driven back at the point OF y
pistol. Harrison'a hands were tied and his
coat removed, when he was given sixty
more ashes with u cowhide. cutting to,
blood from him ut every stroke. Before
departing they informed him he would be
10 we'd just twenty.four hours to
Oct OUT OF TIE VICINITY.
and il he remained it would be at the peril
OF death. Harrison managed to get back
to the house and proceeded to the home Of
the officer, with barely enough strength to
cling to the horsa. His clothes were satu-
rated with blood md matted to his back.
which was horribly lacerated and bleeding.
hav We been privately investigating
the matter. and arrests will be made to-
morrow. It il the general opinion that
the object was to get possession OF the land
on which Harrison resided, it being
considered government land. rs it forms
island during a high stage OF water.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of ome CadiGap deceased.
Notice 10 hereby tiven by the undersigned.
Administrative ofthe estate Of james Cadiean
..Avine claims against the s Id deceared, to ex-
hibit them. with the necessary vouchers. within
:our months after the first publ cation Of hi
not &c. :. the Sid Admin;stratrix ut the Probate
Court Room in the Court House In the County Of
Silver B w.
Dated, Dec. 2, 1857.
MARY A. cAD'GAN,
Administrstrix Of The estate Of James cadigsn,
deceased.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-03
A rRAxscoxrINENrAL ASSOCIATION
Amieable Arrangements Msds With p.
eiao Mail and the Cansdian Pacific.

eiao Mall aud the Csnadisn Pacific.
CHICAGO, December 1.-Transcontinental
officers TODAY agreed upon the formation
VI an association. The headquarters will
be at Denver. and J. 8. Leeds. OF the Atchi.
son. Topeka & Santa Fs Railroad, 10 to be
chairman. The Pacific Mail Steamship
Company il 10 receive a monthly subsidy
equal to $50. 600. but it is not yet settled
whether it will be paid in cash or by divert.
ing sufficient Pacific Coast freight 10 the
route to make up the mount. An arrange
ment has been. made with the Canadian
Pacific, whereby it will be allowed to charge
a less rate on traffic to San Francisco and
will Interchange business ut p .rtland With
the Northern and Union Pacific roads,.
First class freight will he advanced from
New York to San Francisco from three to
dollars a hundred, and other rates in
proportion. The new arrangement will
probably go into effect January l.